<a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/zaha-hadid">Zaha Hadid's</a> newest project, a retail and commercial complex named <a href="http://www.zaha-hadid.com/architecture/galaxy-soho/" target="_blank">Galaxy Soho</a>, is now open in Beijing. The project boasts a LEED Silver rating and is full of natural daylight that filters down into the interior passageways and skylit atriums. Composed of four organic domes, the complex was inspired by rivers, dunes and fluid landscapes.

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Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid

The new Galaxy Soho project is a 330,000 sq m commercial complex that includes office, retail and entertainment outlets.

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Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid

Designed by <a href="http://www.zaha-hadid.com/" target="_blank">Zaha Hadid</a>, the project is characterized by four large organic shaped concrete domes connected by a web of fluid bridges.

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Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid

Encased in concentric rings of insulated aluminum cladding, windows are stepped back slightly to provide daylighting and appropriate shading.

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Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid

Protected courtyards at the ground level connect shoppers to all the retail, which occupies the bottom floors.

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Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid

The upper floors are occupied by office space and restaurants and bars at the top, which enjoy panoramic views of the city.

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Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid

Inside the domes, intimate courtyards create their own interior world and skylights light the space.

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Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid

The project has a LEED Silver rating due in part to its use of natural daylighting and tight envelope.

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Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid

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The new Galaxy Soho project is a 330,000 sq m commercial complex that includes office, retail and entertainment outlets. Designed by <a href="http://www.zaha-hadid.com/" target="_blank">Zaha Hadid</a>, the project is characterized by four large organic shaped concrete domes connected by a web of fluid bridges. Encased in concentric rings of insulated aluminum cladding, windows are stepped back slightly to provide daylighting and appropriate shading....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/zaha-hadids-light-filled-leed-silver-galaxy-soho-opens-in-beijing/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid

The 18-floor complex has already sold out all of its commercial units and is regarded as a successful project.

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Interior of Galaxy Soho.

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Rendering of Galaxy Soho

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Rendering of Galaxy Soho

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Site plan.

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Galaxy Soho-Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid's newest project, a retail and commercial complex named Galaxy Soho, is now open in Beijing. The project boasts a LEED Silver rating and is full of natural daylight that filters down into the interior passageways and skylit atriums. Composed of four organic domes, the complex was inspired by rivers, dunes and fluid landscapes.